Development

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The NFL’s Washington Commanders have announced plans to develop a new football stadium in Washington, D.C., (“the District”), as well as a surrounding mixed-use destination. The team, which currently plays at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., has pledged to invest at least $2.7 billion into financing the project. The District has committed to a $500 million investment for the new stadium, which is expected to open in 2030. The site spans 180 acres within the Robert Francis Kennedy (RFK) campus on the city’s east side. The Commanders, formerly known as the Redskins, are developing the new 65,000-seat stadium in partnership with the District, which recently gained control of the campus via the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act. The legislation, which took effect in January, gave the District the ability to develop the campus for a mix of uses, lifting the restrictions that were in place under the previous lease. The legislation also required that 30 percent of the RFK campus be reserved for parks, trails and open space, not including a 32-acre riparian area along the Anacostia River. As part of the larger development, the Commanders plan to bring a variety of commercial …

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PALM BEACH, FLA. — New York-based O’Connor Capital Partners plans to redevelop the former Saks Fifth Avenue retail space at The Esplanade, a 146,000-square-foot shopping center located at 150 Worth Ave. in Palm Beach. The two-level, 50,000-square-foot store will be transformed to feature high-end retail, office space and lifestyle offerings. Fairfax & Sammons Architecture will design the redevelopment project, while Odyssey Retail will lead leasing efforts and tenant curation. Current luxury retailers at The Esplanade include Louis Vuitton, Emilio Pucci, Akris, Christofle, Panerai, Hublot, Carolina Herrera, Lugano Diamonds and Worth Avenue Watches.

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NORFOLK, VA. — The Breeden Co. has completed Lake Taylor Pointe Apartments, a 198-unit multifamily community located at 1060 Kempsville Road near Norfolk International Airport. Breedon Construction served as the general contractor for the $43 million development. The apartment complex features carriage house and garden-style buildings, with one to three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 723 square feet to 1,425, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the complex include a resort-style swimming pool, poolside fitness center, outdoor gathering areas, arcade room, electric vehicle charging stations and a bark park. Rental rates for the property begin at $1,750.

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CELINA, TEXAS — Walmart will open a 200,000-square-foot store in the North Texas city of Celina that will be operated under the Arkansas-based retail giant’s Supercenter brand. The store will be located at the northwest corner of Preston Road and the West Outer Loop and will house a full-service grocery store and pharmacy, as well as electronics, apparel and home goods departments. Walmart is developing the store in partnership with the Celina Economic Development Corp. Construction is underway, and the opening is slated for next spring.

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLA. — Green Mills Group has broken ground on a $26 million affordable seniors housing community in unincorporated Osceola County. Dubbed Poinciana Parc, the midrise property will comprise 86 units and amenities including a fitness center, business center, club/game room, laundry room and a swimming pool. The Florida Housing Finance Corp. awarded the project a 9 percent tax credit allocation in May 2023. Additional capital partners on Poinciana Parc include TD Bank, Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments and Neighborhood Lending Partners.

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NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Annapolis-based transportation real estate investment and management firm Realterm has completed a $270 million consolidated cargo handling facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens. WFS, the airport’s main cargo handling agency, will operate the 350,000-square-foot facility, which spans 26 acres, replaces two older facilities and brings together operations from four separate cargo zones into a single modernized location. Realterm, which developed the facility via ground lease, specializes in owning and operating airport logistics facilities via a 17 million-square-foot portfolio of such assets across 37 airports. The project was first announced in summer 2021. The new cargo facility features several innovations designed to reduce wait times for truck drivers and minimize queuing outside the facility. These include an advanced truck dock management system that optimizes the flow of goods in and out of the facility, leveraging real-time scheduling, automated check-ins and digital communication between drivers and dock operators. The system automatically allocates the most efficient doors based on the size, type and contents of each delivery and also ensures that trucks arrive only when a dock is available, …

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LAKE FOREST, CALIF. — C&C Development and Riverside Charitable Corp. have opened The Meadows Senior Apartments in Lake Forest, an affordable housing community for residents 62 years and older. Located within Toll Brothers’ Meadows master-planned community, The Meadows Senior Apartments offers 65 units designed for seniors earning 30 percent to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The two-story building offers units ranging in size from 600 square feet to 800 square feet, all of which are ADA-accessible and adaptable. The property offers community space with grassy areas, verandas and pickleball courts and a common amenity space with a kitchen, laundry room, leasing office, supportive services manager office and outdoor verandas with a barbecue pavilion. The property is also located adjacent to a community park and dog park. Residents will receive onsite supportive services from LifeSTEPS. Services will consist of educational classes and health-and-wellness programs. Financing for The Meadows consists of LIHTC (low-income housing tax credit) funding through the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, California Debt Limit Committee and California Statewide Communities Development Authority. Bank of America also provided a construction and permanent loan. Additional financing was provided by the City of Lake Forest, The County of Orange, Calif., OC …

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MIDDLE ISLAND, N.Y. — Black Bear Capital Partners (BBCP) has arranged a $24 million construction loan for The Villas at Oak Run, a 74-unit multifamily project on Long Island. The 23.5-acre site is located at the northeast corner of Birchwood Park Drive and Middle Country Road in Middle Island, and the development carries a $35 million price tag. The project will consist of 37 duplex buildings with age-restricted, two-bedroom units. The property will include an affordable housing component and amenities such as an indoor fitness center, walking path and pickleball courts. Bryan Manz and Emil DePasquale of BBCP arranged the loan, which carried a two-year term and a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio, through Kearny Bank on behalf of the developer, The Crest Group.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — EAH Housing has commenced construction for Lexington Gardens, an affordable housing property in West Hollywood. Located at the corner of Detroit Street and Lexington Avenue, Lexington Gardens offers 47 studio apartments ranging in size from 383 square feet to 447 square feet and one two-bedroom, 869-square-foot manager’s unit, all with energy-efficient appliances, window coverings and walk-in closets. The five-story community will serve families and individuals earning 30 percent and 60 percent of local area median income (AMI). Designed by DE Architects and built by Walton Construction, Lexington Gardens will offer a range of indoor and outdoor amenities, including onsite vehicle and bicycle parking, a community room, shared open spaces, laundry and a dedicated management office. EAH Housing will also provide resident services through an onsite resident services coordinator and collaborate with local organizations to offer specialized programs aimed at enhancing residents’ well-being.

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — Bradford Allen and Moceri+Roszak have topped out the initial phase of Arlington Gateway, a master-planned community in the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. The first phase consists of an eight-story, 301-unit multifamily building with 26,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Designed by Thomas Roszak Architecture, the property will offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans as well as 17,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. Those include an outdoor pool, fitness center with yoga studio, media rooms, coworking space, a dog walk, golf simulator and grill stations. The exterior of the building will feature green vertical accents that pay homage to the nearby Ned Brown Preserve — also known as Busse Woods — and Illinois prairie aesthetic. The broader development at the 16-acre site also includes a 150,000-square-foot medical office complex that is a conversion of the former Daily Herald offices, and up to two more buildings. Clark Construction is the general contractor. Completion is slated for the first quarter of 2026.

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